Watch-Insider Archive

Almost a trademark: For years, watch connoisseurs appreciate Jean Marcel Watches again and again for the unusual arrangement of the dials. The Vertical Limit chronograph was succeeded so impressively that Jean Marcel decided to obtain protection for its design. Meanwhile the models […]

I just received a picture of the new Porsche Design timepiece. This is the first new designed chronograph after the recent relaunch of the Porsche Design watch brand. Have a look and click on “read more”…

In 1915, one century ago, Breitling was one of the very first brands to offer a wrist chronograph. This Transocean with an exclusive new Breitling calibre and an unusual design is reinterpreting the famous 1915 timepiece.

To honor the Chinese traditional calendar system the Geneva based, family owned manufacturer launches its Manufacture Zodiac 24h limited edition. 2015 is the year of the goat, marked at 6 o’clock on the dial. Have a look, click on “read more”…

Ladies and gentlemen this is a beautiful solid ceramic timepiece. Nothing comparable has ever been introduced to the universe of Swiss watchmaking. Well done Omega, well done! Click on “read more” to get the story…

The first 2014 Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary have been delivered to the retailers. That’s a good occasion to show the new one and on 10 pages some selected & limited Omega Speedmaster chronographs dating from 2000 to 2012.

These are the 15 chronographs that made it on my list this year. It´s a very, very personal choice and I am therefor looking forward to read your comments that are of course as always highly appreciated …

Luminox timepieces are well known for their proven ability to always offer best readability. Since the micro gas-lights (borosilicate glass capsules) used always glows there is no need to recharge it by a light source.

I estimate that the Swatch Group-brand Mido sells around 140.000 watches a year, including more then 60.000 official certified chronometers by COSC; so Mido ranks among the biggest five chronometer makers in Switzerland.

Christophe Claret becomes more and more a watch brand. But Christophe Claret is also still developing and delivering complicated calibres to renowned clients of the industry. Discover the stunning Christophe Claret watches Maestoso, Poker and Margot…

Jean-Christophe Babin was appointed CEO of Bulgari half a year ago. Since he has arrived at the Roman Jeweler he is strengthening its watchmaking activities. Get an update what happened so far and what will happen in the near future…

Today Longines ranks among the very big players of the industry. Only a few surpassed the magic boundary of one billion CHF turn-over. Already years ago Walter von Känel started literally to conquer the segment he today is so successful in.

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